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Maribeth Marsico · Labs & Profiles · Apr 2025

The Coffee Stain Theory illustrates why little things matter to the customer experience. Lab operators share their strategies for creating a stain-free first impression.
Our High-Tech Industry: Look How Far We've Come

Kelly Fessel Carr · Publisher's Page · Apr 2025

Welcome to Part 3 of our State of the Industry series, the LAB DAY Chicago Insider. LMT Editors were out in full force on the show floors exploring all of the product launches and latest innovations to bring you a true picture...
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LMT Communications, Inc. · Industry News · Mar 2025

A highlight of the NADL's Vision 21 meeting is the presentation of annual awards to companies, lab operators and educators. Here are the 2025 winners:
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Kelly Fessel Carr · Publisher's Page · Mar 2025

The LMT staff was proud to celebrate our 40th annual LAB DAY Chicago last weekend. What began in 1985 with 30 Exhibitors and less than 300 attendees is now the largest dental laboratory show in the world! This year, we had 296 Exhibitors and 4,786 attendees from 50 states plus DC and PR and 58 other...
State of the Subcontracting Market: Stronger and More Dynamic than Ever

Maribeth Marsico · State of the Industry 2025 · Mar 2025

In Part 2 of LMT’s State of the Industry coverage, the results of our 2025 Subcontracting Survey illustrate how technology trends and the evolving needs of laboratories are fueling the growth of this long-standing practice.
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LMT Communications, Inc. · Post-Show Coverage · Apr 2025

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